Hair Braider / Colorado
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Colorado Hair Braider License Requirements

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What the state board actually requires: fees, renewal cycle, and requirements from official records.

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Natural hair styling and braiding. One of the most debated licensing requirements.

What the Colorado data shows for Hair Braiders

Colorado sets the entry bar for hair braiders at 1,500 training hours and a passing score on a state-approved exam. A background check is a standard part of the process. The credential is administered under Colorado's licensing regime, which classifies the training track as "Cosmetology School".

Upfront cost is $75 on a 2-year cycle. There's no continuing-education mandate tied to this profession in Colorado, which keeps the long-run cost of staying licensed lighter than in CE-heavy states.

Colorado handles out-of-state credentials on a case-by-case basis instead of a standing reciprocity list.

Licensing Ease Score

C-
Licensing Ease Score
53/100
Hair Braider · Colorado

A higher score means this specific license is LESS burdensome to obtain and maintain here than the national requirement corpus, based on education hours, fees, continuing education, and experience requirements, not an overall judgment of the profession or the state.

Education & Training F
1,500 hours
Documented education/training hours required
Initial Fee B+
$75
One-time application/license fee
Renewal Burden N/A
N/A
Renewal fee annualized over the renewal cycle
Continuing Education N/A
N/A
Continuing-education hours annualized over the renewal cycle
Experience Required N/A
N/A
Supervised work experience required before licensure

Licensing Requirements in Colorado

Education / Training Hours
Cosmetology School
1,500 hours
Exam Requirement
Required
Initial License Fee
$75
Renewal Fee
N/A
Renewal Cycle
Every 2 years
Continuing Education
Not required
Criminal History Check
Required

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Data sources: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice, state licensing boards. Verify current requirements with Colorado licensing authorities before making career decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

What license do I need for Hair Braider in Colorado? ▼
Colorado's requirements cover 1500 hours of education or training, a state exam, and an initial fee of $75. Applicants also go through a criminal background check.
How do I get certified as a Hair Braider in Colorado? ▼
Colorado licenses hair braiders who complete its requirements (1500 education hours) and a passing exam. Verify the latest details with the Colorado licensing board.
Can I transfer my Hair Braider license to Colorado from another state? ▼
Out-of-state hair braider credentials get a case-by-case review in Colorado rather than automatic recognition. Interstate compacts exist for a number of professions and might still help. Confirm the details with the Colorado licensing board.
Does Colorado require a background check for Hair Braider licensing? ▼
Colorado does require a background check before issuing a hair braider license. What counts as disqualifying, and how it's reviewed, is up to the state licensing board.

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Hair Braider in Colorado is one requirement row in a hair braider-wide, 50-state comparison.

  • See how Colorado's hair braider requirements compare to every other state before relocating. Hair Braider in every state
  • Read the general portability rules before moving an existing license to a new state. Transfer guide
  • See how Colorado's overall licensing burden compares to other states, not just this one profession. Colorado overview

Requirements shown are compiled from NCSL and Institute for Justice research; verify current rules with the Colorado licensing board before making career decisions.

Source: NCSL Occupational Licensing Database, Institute for Justice License to Work (3rd Ed.), state licensing board websites

According to the National Conference of State Legislatures and the Institute for Justice, the PlainCredential comparison corpus (current as of May 15, 2026) maps 4,947 state licensing requirement records; see the methodology.

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